Photos
Mao suits, Sinuiju shoes: The fashion choices of North Korean men — in photos
Men in DPRK cannot wear shorts or blue jeans or sport long hair, but some still find ways to display their individuality
Guiding lights: The North Koreans who chaperone foreign tourists — in photos
Guides are mandatory for all DPRK tours and provide most visitors with their only real interaction with North Koreans
The faces of North Korea: Photos that spotlight the individual in the crowd
North Koreans disappear into the group at mass events, but their faces offer a window into their humanity
Photos: US-ROK special forces carry out maritime infiltration drills
Training on South Korea’s east coast is part of ongoing summer exercises on defending against North Korean threats
Photos: US-ROK forces rid city of North Korea-like enemy in urban warfare drill
Some 500 troops took part in training at fake city near DPRK border, though two allies’ soldiers operated independently
Photos: Zooming in on North Korean activity at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
New posters, open windows and other signs of life point to factory operation at shuttered inter-Korean compound
Uniform uniformity: The outfits North Koreans don in daily life — in photos
Everyone from laborers and soldiers to students must adhere to strict standards governing what they can wear
From theme parks to climbing walls: Public space in North Korea — in photos
The state promotes facilities like waterparks and folk villages as social good, while seeking to secure loyalty of elite
From dirt fields to teenage medalists: North Korea’s love of sports — in photos
North Koreans compete everywhere from pitch to swimming pool, with its athletes even winning Olympic gold
The colorful legacy of North Korea’s counter-Olympic posters — in photos
Pyongyang deployed mythology, culture and landmarks in unique artwork to appeal to both domestic and global audiences
